What is the best Severed Heads album to start with?

The best album to start with is "Since the Accident" (1983). It's the most representative of what makes Severed Heads worth hearing.

How many albums does Severed Heads have?

Severed Heads has 38 releases in their discography, including 29 albums and 9 EPs.

Photo: asw909, Adam W · CC BY 2.0

Severed Heads

Q: Who is Severed Heads for?

If you're into industrial music, Severed Heads is worth your time. Severed Heads' music pulses with mechanical precision while weaving intricate layers of noise and rhythm that challenge perception and evoke unease.

Severed Heads' music pulses with mechanical precision while weaving intricate layers of noise and rhythm that challenge perception and evoke unease.

industrial music

Australia Est. 1979

Read about Severed Heads on Bookshop

Start here

The album

Since the Accident album by Severed Heads

Since the Accident (1983)

Represents their industrial sound with a cohesive blend of rhythm and noise, making it accessible for new listeners.

The song

“Dead Eyes Opened”

Immediate hook that introduces their style, showcasing the intricate layers and mechanical precision characteristic of Severed Heads.

See the full guide

About Severed Heads

Severed Heads emerged as a pivotal force in the underground scene, reshaping the landscape of electronic and industrial music with their innovative use of technology and sound manipulation.

Their work not only challenged conventional songwriting structures but also provided a canvas for political and social commentary, encouraging listeners to engage with complex themes through an avant-garde lens. By blurring the lines between performance art and music, they created an atmosphere that provoked thought and reflection, inspiring a generation of experimental artists. At the heart of Severed Heads' approach is a relentless exploration of soundscapes, where found sounds and samples intertwine with programmed beats to create an immersive auditory experience. Their method often involves layering textures, using both spontaneity and precision to craft compositions that feel alive and unpredictable. This embrace of the non-linear reflects the chaotic nature of modern existence, inviting listeners to navigate through dissonance and synthesis alike. The band frequently delves into themes of identity, technology's impact on society, and existential musings, employing a storytelling style that oscillates between irony and sincerity. Their lyrics often provoke introspection while maintaining an engaging narrative quality, urging listeners to reflect on the disconnection inherent in contemporary life. Within this framework, their voice shifts fluidly from clinical detachment to deeply personal resonance.

29 studio albums· 38 total releases· 4 decades· Australia